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Becoming a Swiftie: U of T sports physician serves as primary care MD for Taylor Swift on her Toronto stop
Posted:So when the opportunity arose to serve as primary care medical doctor for Taylor Swift during the Toronto stop of her Eras Tour, he approached it like he would caring for high-level athletes and…
Faculty led advocacy group gets gambling ads removed from Ontario arena
Posted:Gambling ads plastered over an Ontario arena have been removed after a review by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.Advocates lobbying for stricter gambling advertising regulations believe…
Alumnus Blake Goldring receives U of T honorary degree
Posted:This is the second honorary degree from the U of T community for Goldring, a philanthropist and accomplished business leader. He received a Victoria University honorary degree in 2021 for his work in…
A lifelong advocate for Indigenous Peoples, Wilton Littlechild receives U of T honorary degree
Posted:Today, in recognition of his inspirational and transformative advocacy for Indigenous rights and human rights, Littlechild will receive a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, from the University of Toronto…
With Olympics approaching, it’s time to recognize children as a protected class in sport, say KPE researchers
Posted:Imagine this scenario: a 15-year-old child is caught consuming cannabis in public and is charged with an offence. If the child is found guilty, the court has discretion to order an absolute discharge…
Sibling start-up MOTUS STUDIOS is first student-founded clothing brand to partner with U of T
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Sydnie, a third-year St. Mike’s student, and Malik, a fifth-year kinesiology student, will see their MOTUS line of fashion wear, complete with the university T and Leaf logos, go on sale at The…
U of T ranked 21st globally by reputation: Times Higher Education
Posted:The University of Toronto is among an elite group of universities whose teaching and research are highly regarded by the world’s leading scholars, according to new rankings by Times Higher Education…
Celebrating U of T's impact on hockey in Toronto
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“I’m excited about the future of hockey because I think we’ve never been in a better place – especially with the creation of a professional women’s league,” says Jayna Hefford, a five-time Olympic…
Joe’s Basketball Diaries: Season 2 launches with episode on community
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For Joseph Wong, basketball is more than a hobby or a passion – it’s a platform to foster meaningful conversations about community, sustainability, diversity and equity, and reconciliation.
As…
FIBA Basketball World Cup results explained: Q & A with Ira Jacobs & Allon Bross
Posted:Jacobs is a professor of exercise physiology and former dean in the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education (KPE), and director of the University of Toronto Tanenbaum Institute for Science in…
A gift for eternity: Former CAO honoured with paver from U of T Landmark Project
Posted:Driven by the generous support of nearly 3,000 donors, the project aims to transform the St. George campus core into a greener, more sustainable, accessible and pedestrian friendly space. Professor…
Debating intermittent fasting and exercise
Posted:Matthew Lees and Eric Williamson, both at the Faculty, have studied the effects of intermittent fasting on muscle health in the general population and older adults. Lees, a postdoctoral researcher,…